#ThisDayThatYear | 26 May 1999 #OpSafedSagar — the Indian... Air Force’s codename for its air operations during the KargilWar1999 — was launched in support of ground forces under Operation Vijay. It aimed to flush out Pakistani regulars and intruders who had occupied Indian positions along the LoC in the Kargil sector. This was the first large-scale use of air power in the Kashmir region since the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Never before had an air force been tasked with such high-altitude precision operations in rugged mountainous terrain—making it a watershed moment in military aviation history. Operation Safed Sagar was a trailblazer in many ways: it saw air power employed in unconventional roles, demonstrated the effectiveness of limited use of air assets in a localised conflict, and shattered the long-held notion that use of air power would inevitably escalate into full-scale war. The operation not only showcased the versatility and resolve of the Indian Air Force but also established the deterrent value of calibrated air strikes—even in a low-intensity conflict. It proved that air power could decisively alter the course of battle without crossing international boundaries. #IndianAirForce #OpSafedSagar #IAFHistory #IAF रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY INshow more

#IAF demonstrated rapid response & operational precision in Arunachal... Pradesh, deploying a Mi-17 V5 helicopter to battle a major forest fire in the Mebo & Sigar areas of Pasighat. Over multiple sorties, the IAF released 66,000 litres of water to contain the blaze and protect nearby habitations. #IndianAirForce #HADR #ForestFire #ArunachalPradesh रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY DISHA by Indian Air Forceshow more

On 08 Mar 26, #IAF aircraft carried out Combat... Free-Fall and Static Line para-drops over Tehri Lake, in a joint ex with Indian Army. The ex showcased seamless inter-service synergy and operational capability. #Jointness #IndianAirForce रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY DISHA by Indian Air Forceshow more

Exercise Bright Star 2025: India is participating in this... exercise, along with 43 other countries, in Egypt, from 27 Aug to 10 Sep 25. The Indian Air Force has deployed its Su-30 and C-130 aircraft for this multilateral, joint exercise, which strengthens strategic ties, enhances interoperability, and provides the IAF a valuable mutual learning experience with friendly foreign countries. रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY DISHA by Indian Air Force India in Egyptshow more

#GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS, witnessed the Integrated Air Defence Firepower at... Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur. The exercise showcased seamless synergy of multifarious Air Defence weapon systems operating in a networked environment, effectively validating the detection-to-engagement cycle against new-age hybrid aerial threats. The #COAS complimented the Air Defence Warriors for their relentless commitment towards strengthening India’s defence and exhorted them to continue striving for excellence and dominance in the evolving battlespace. #DecadeofTransformation रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India Army Training Command, Indian Armyshow more

IDF: The IDF carried out a major strike against... Iran’s air defense system in western Iran. Air Force jets, guided by precise intelligence, destroyed dozens of radars and surface-to-air missile launchers. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to degrade the Iranian regime’s and its proxies’ air defense networks across the region. These strikes expand the Israeli Air Force’s freedom of aerial operations.show more

Funeral of an Indian Air Force soldier who lost... his life in an air-to-air combat against Pakistan on the night of 7th May 2025. But according to Modi, India won the cricket match, so it means he won the war too… 😁🇮🇳show more

OPERATION SINDOOR Immediately after the cowardly Pakistani sponsored #PahalgamTerrorAttack,... the Indian Navy validated the anti-missile and anti-aircraft defence capability in a complex threat environment using a cross platform cooperative mechanism. The operation leveraged #IndianNavy's comprehensive layered Fleet Air Defence mechanism, enabling quick and clear distinction between commercial, neutral and hostile aircraft or flying objects, and neutralisation of threats at extended ranges. The #CarrierBattleGroup with its integral Air Wing provides the first layer of this layered mechanism. The presence of our #AircraftCarrier with a large number of Mig 29K fighters and Air Borne Early Warning helicopters prevented any suspicious or hostile aircraft from closing within several hundred kilometres. Our powerful CBG, with formidable offensive capability was able to operate with impunity and maintained an uncontested presence in the area of operations, compelling the Pakistani Air Elements to remain bottled up close to the coast denying any opportunity to be a threat in maritime space. The #IndianNavy’s dominance thus ensured that should we choose to, we can strike at will. #OperationSindoor Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY Indian Air Forceshow more

Zaur Gurtsiev, the Deputy Mayor of Stavropol and a... Major in the Russian Air Force who oversaw the air campaign during the battle of Mariupol, was killed along with another man in an explosion this morning.show more

Several social media posts have shared a video with... the claim that an Indian Air Force aircraft crashed in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This claim is FAKE! ⚠️ Do not share unverified videos or claims. Always rely on official sources for accurate information. 🚨 If you come across such dubious content, please report it immediately at👇 📲 +91 8799711259 📩[email protected] रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY Indian Air Forceshow more

On 30 Aug 25, an IAF Mi-17 1V helicopter... executed a daring mission over the Ravi river near Madhopur, assisting NDRF personnel stranded on a broken barrage. In a challenging one-wheel hover on steep slopes, the IAF crew skillfully inserted & extracted NDRF personnel and a Garud, completing the task with precision and courage. #HADR #IAFHelicopters रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY DISHA by Indian Air Forceshow more

🚨 NEW VIDEOS | Operation Sindoor 🔸 Two videos... circulating on social media show an Indian loitering munition/drone, reportedly an IAI Harop, striking a target in Lahore near Walton Airport. 🔸 According to reports accompanying the footage, the strike targeted a command-and-control facility associated with a Chinese-origin Pakistani HQ-9 air-defence system. 🔸 The footage could offer further insight into the effectiveness of Indian drone operations against Pakistan’s long-range air-defence infrastructure. 🔸 The videos also discard Pakistani claims over the ability of Pakistani air defences to detect and intercept the Indian drones.show more

#CycloneDitwah | Indian Air Force in #SriLanka IAF helicopters... undertook a hybrid rescue mission to extricate stranded passengers from a restricted zone. A Garud commando was winched down to guide the group through cross-country route to a pre-briefed helipad at Kotmale, from where 24 passengers — including Indians, foreign nationals and Sri Lankans — were evacuated to Colombo. In a parallel effort, three critical casualties were airlifted to Colombo for immediate medical attention. Earlier, five teams of Sri Lankan Army personnel (40 troops) were airlifted from Diyathalawa Army Camp to the landslide-affected Kotmale region to support relief operations. #CycloneDitwah MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY SpokespersonNavy IN DISHA by Indian Air Forceshow more

Indian Air Force is Currently Stuck with Decreasing Squadron... Strength and Constant Aircraft Crashes, but instead of Questioning their own Government, Indians are more interested in the Future Accusations of Pakistan Air Force. Talking about Intelligence, their Intel told them that Pakistan Air Force operates PL-15 "E" BVR Missiles with only 100km Range, a Deadly Mistake that caused the Elimination of 8x IAF Fighters during last Indo-Pak Conflict.show more